Hidradenocarcinoma
Medical condition
Hidradenocarcinoma | |
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Other names | Malignant hidradenoma, malignant acrospiroma, clear cell eccrine carcinoma, or primary mucoepidermoid cutaneous carcinoma. |
Clear cell hidradenocarcinoma | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Hidradenocarcinoma, also known as malignant hidradenoma, malignant acrospiroma, clear cell eccrine carcinoma, or primary mucoepidermoid cutaneous carcinoma, is a malignant adnexal tumor of the sweat gland. It is the malignant variant of the benign hidradenoma. It may develop de novo or in association with an existent hidradenoma.[1]
This type of tumor typically develops in older individuals (after age 40).[2]
See also
- Hidradenoma papilliferum
- List of cutaneous conditions
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Tumors and associated structures
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Sebaceous gland |
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